Mechanical and antibacterial properties of conventional pit and fissure sealants with addition of miswak fibers
Mohammad Adnan Khan,
Nawshad Muhammad,
Saad Liaqat
et al.
Abstract:The occlusal surface of a tooth is affected by the development of biofilm in pits and fissures as bacteria and food particles accumulate in its complex structure. In this study, miswak fibers containing cellulose and antimicrobial extract were incorporated in commercial pit and fissure sealants. The miswak powder was characterized by different analytical techniques. The powder was mixed in different ratios (0–5%) into a pit and fissure sealant to result in five sealants (Groups 0–5), and their mechanical prope… Show more
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